How long can you keep your church's production running on "Band-Aid" fixes before you finally need a complete AVL upgrade? And how do you pitch that massive expense to your leadership team?

In this episode, we are joined by Neil Brown of Henderson Hills Church to talk about smart budgeting, integration, and safety. Neil breaks down how to have the difficult conversation with leadership about moving from cheap, temporary fixes to a strategic, full-scale AVL upgrade. He also explains why it's okay to hit pause mid-integration if a project is heading in the wrong direction.

In this episode you'll hear:

0:00 Intro: Does Toby Want to Burn ChurchGear Down?

6:45 Neil Brown (Henderson Hills Church) Joins

13:00 When to Pause and Reevaluate Mid-Integration

24:30 Moving from "Band-Aid" Fixes to Full AVL Upgrades

31:30 Cool Production Life Hacks on a Tight Budget

38:15 What Churches Are Spending Too Much Money On

42:00 Safety Warning: Double-Check Your Rigging!

46:00 Keep Sundays Running: Avoid Last-Minute Changes

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